2026 National Scleroderma Conference Schedule at a Glance

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Breakout Session I

• • Scleroderma 101 – Dr. Laura Hummers
  • Yoga for Digestion – Cheryl Albright
  • *NEW* Caregivers: Supporting Those Living with Scleroderma – Dori-Ann & Ed Lippincott
  • ABC’s of Scleroderma Lung Care – Dr. Virginia Steen
  • *NEW* Managing Pain & Fatigue in Scleroderma – Dr. Zsusanna McMahan

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Breakout Session II

• • GI and the Microbiome – Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann
  • Scleroderma & the African American Community – Dr. Lauren Smith & Dr. DeAnna Baker Frost
  • Living with Localized Scleroderma – Dr. Heidi Jacobe
  • Raynaud’s and Ulcerations in Scleroderma – Dr. Kim Lakin
  • A Panel Discussion for Men Living with Scleroderma led by Dr. Ankoor Shah

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Volunteer Awards Luncheon

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Breakout Session III

• • Raynaud’s 101: Causes & Coping – Dr. Michael York
  • Oral Health in Scleroderma – Dr. David Leader
  • Living with Scleroderma as a Young Adult: A Panel Discussion
  • Managing Emergences in Scleroderma – Dr. Harrison Farber
  • Predicting Progression in Scleroderma – Dr. Marcin Trojanowski
  • *NEW* Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know – Dr. Domsic-Degazio & Gwen Leatherman

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Breakout Session IV

• • *NEW* Diet, Nutrition & Exercise for Scleroderma – Dr. Tracy Frech
  • Medications in Scleroderma – Dr. Jessica Farrell
  • *NEW* Making the Most of Your Healthcare Appointments – Karen Gottesman
  • Cellular Therapies in Scleroderma – Dr. Max Konig
  • Art Therapy – Evamarie Cole & Amy Gietzen
  • Bridging the Gap – BIPOC Voices on Navigating Scleroderma: A Panel Discussion

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Research Poster Hall Open

6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Dinner Buffet

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Registration Open for Questions & T-shirt Pick-Up

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Breakout Session V

• • Taking Care of Your Skin – Dr. Jessica Gordon
  • Understanding Test Results – Dr. Soumya Chatterjee
  • Cardiac Involvement – Dr. Monica Mukherjee
  • *NEW* Sex, Intimacy & Family Planning: A Panel Discussion
  • Becoming a Scleroderma Advocate: A Panel Discussion

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Breakout Session VI

• • Social Security & Disability Application Process & Benefits Overview – ABLE Today – Maryland
  • Advocating for Yourself – Cami Novachek
  • Taking Care of the Hands and Face – Celeste Freeman
  • Mind over Matter: Overcoming Cognitive Fog and Chronic Fatigue – Dr. Yen Chen
  • How to Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities with the Foundation – JoAnne LaPergola & Chrissy Geimann

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Closing Session